Car comparison

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VvsNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) · Facelift 1998

3.7 V8 40V

260 hp3697 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2002
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y34)

2.5T

250 hp2498 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2002-2004

Comparison overview

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AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    260 hp
    194 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    783 km
    486 mi
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VNissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
260hp194kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
319Nm235lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
2,245kg4,949lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
85.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
25.7s
Calculated
28.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
185Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
783km486mi
Calculated
661km411mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,697cc226cu in
2,498cc152cu in
Length
5,034mm198in
4,865mm192in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,882mm113in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,593mm63in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,584mm62in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
525L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5TPowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V6,000 rpm3,250 rpm6,250 rpm
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T6,400 rpm2,800 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VNissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.7 s
28.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.8 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
250 hp
186 kW

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has 10 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
319 Nm
235 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V8.1 s
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T7.8 s

Although AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V has more power, Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T and AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V and Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
783 km
486 mi
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
661 km
411 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
260 hp
194 kW
8.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
250 hp
186 kW
7.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.1 s
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
7.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40V
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D2/4D)Facelift 19983.7 V8 40VNissanCedric (Y34)2.5T
Power
260 hp
194 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
319 Nm
235 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
525 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
5,034 mm
198.2 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,865 mm
191.5 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
783 km
486 mi
661 km
411 mi
Trunk score
525 L
18.5 cu ft
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Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40VNissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D2/4D) Facelift 1998 3.7 V8 40V

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Nissan Cedric (Y34) 2.5T

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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